Search.internetquickaccess.com Removal Guide

Search.internetquickaccess.com is a search engine that comes as the default homepage for Internet Quick Access, a web browser that has been labeled unreliable and thus should be removed. However, this browser’s search engine deserves to be examined separately. We have found that this search engine was created and now owned by a known malware developer. Moreover, it is disseminated using dishonest marketing methods. However, the main reason for getting rid of this search engine and its accompanying browser is this search engine’s ability to show commercial advertisements in its search results. You might think that this is not a big deal because all search engines promote certain websites to make money. But, Search.internetquickaccess.com is different in the way that its promoted content can be malicious and illicit.

However, before we delve into its functionality, let us find out where this search engine comes from and how it is distributed. This search engine and its browser are owned by a company that calls itself IMALI - N.I. MEDIA LTD. This company is known to us because it has made quite a reputation for itself by releasing borderline-legitimate search engines and outright browser hijackers, so none of its products are legitimate or even remotely reliable. Therefore, we want to inform you that you should not use search engines named Safebrowsesearch.com, Thecoolestmoviesearch.com, and Search.newtabtvsearch.com. As you can see, these search engines have no naming pattern nor are they similar in their appearance. But this is of little importance compared to other things we want to mention.

As far as this search engine’s dissemination methods go, let us just say that they are quite limited. It seems that Search.internetquickaccess.com was created specifically for the Internet Quick Access web browser. Previously, this browser came with Safebrowsesearch.com, but now it only comes with Search.internetquickaccess.com. This web browser and by extension its search engine are distributed using two methods. The first method is software bundling when Internet Quick Access is bundled with other software and put up for download on freeware websites. The second method is via its dedicated website that contains a standalone installer. The combination of these two methods ensures that this browser has a steady stream of new users. While researching, we have found that Internet Quick Access is most popular in the US followed by Mexico and France.

However, Internet Quick Access is not a unique browser by any measure. It is based on Google’s Chromium platform which means that it is almost identical to it both in appearance and functionality. However, the twist here is its default search engine — Search.internetquickaccess.com. Since its developer (Imali Media) is a shady company, we were not surprised to learn that its promoted content also comes from the same kinds of companies. Therefore, if you use this search engine and its search engine you will subject your PC to potentially malicious content that can compromise your PC’s security. We must also note that this search engine will collect information about you and send it back to its developers. According to the privacy policy, it collects “your IP address, referral data, and browser and platform type.” But that is not all, the document also states that “From time-to-time our website request information from you that may identify you personally in addition to the anonymous information described above. The requested information typically includes contact information (such as name, e-mail address, shipping address, and zip code), and demographic information (such as age, gender, occupation, and household income.”)

We are of the opinion that this search engine and its browser have to be removed to ensure your computer’s safety. Take note that certain infections that can infect your PC as a result of using Search.internetquickaccess.com may collect personal information about you. These programs are called spyware, and they are designed to keep tabs on you and steal your logins, passwords and other types of sensitive information. So do not hesitate to remove this seemingly legitimate web browser and get another one. However, getting rid of both of these entities requires that you delete several registry keys, so please refer to the instructions below.

How to remove Search.internetquickaccess.com

Windows 10

1. Type Control Panel in the search bar located on the Taskbar.
2. Go to Uninstall a program.
3. Find Internet Quick Access and double-click on it.
4. Uninstall.

Windows 8 and 8.1

1. Right-click on the Start screen logo.
2. Open Control Panel.
3. Go to Uninstall a program.
4. Find Internet Quick Access.
5. Double-click on it and click Uninstall.

Windows Vista and 7

1. Click Start.
2. Open Control Panel.
3. Go to Uninstall a program.
4. Find Internet Quick Access.
5. Double-click on it and click Uninstall.

Windows XP

1. Click Start.
2. Open Control Panel.
3. Go to Add or Remove Programs.
4. Find Internet Quick Access.
5. Click Remove.

Remove the remaining value data from the Windows Registry

1. Press Windows Key+R.
2. Type regedit in the box and click OK.
3. Go to the following paths and Delete the indicated value data.

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet.
• Delete Internet Quick Access.NSJA6BHDA3NCFCFMXW3QSCUYUQ.
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Chromium\ExtensionInstallForcelist.
• Delete ddlhogjgfofpgmkognopimmilcldcepb;http://ext.internetquickaccess.com/extensions/internetquickaccessupdates.php?id=ddlhogjgfofpgmkognopimmilcldcepb.
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Chromium\ExtensionInstallSources.
• Remove http://ext.internetquickaccess.com/*.
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Chromium\ExtensionInstallForcelsst.
• Remove ddlhogjgfofpgmkognopimmilcldcepb;http://ext.internetquickaccess.com/extensions/internetquickaccess/updates.php?id=ddlhogjgfofpgmkognopimmilcldcepb.
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Chromium\ExtensionInstallForcelist.
• Delete http://ext.internetquickaccess.com/*.